Brechhorn
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The Brechhorn is a high mountain in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria
. It lies between the valleys of the Aschauer Ache and the Windau
.
s, material ropeways or motor vehicle tracks run beyond the Brechhornhaus which means that the scenery during an ascent of the mountain is largely unspoilt.
and Westendorf. The trails are all marked and, in places, well-signposted.
From Westendorf, hikers catch the Alpenrosenbahn cableway on the Nachtsöllberg to the high Talkaser and can then reach the Brechhornhaus quickly over two routes (east and west of the Fleiding peak). The house lies on the Kreuzjoch
between the Gampenkogel and the Brechhorn, and is a good base for the subsequent climb.
In winter the mountain is especially popular with ski tourists and snowshoe
walkers, who usually set off from Kirchberg i.T. and Aschau. The road is cleared during normal winter conditions as far as the car park at the start of the toll road. This route runs along the eastern flank of the mountain through the alpine pastures of Ebenau Alm, Durach Alm and Breitlab Alm, passing the Duracher Kogel peak on the way. It takes about 2 hours 50 minutes to reach the summit.
valley, the trail running over the western flank of the mountain and through the cirque
between the Brechhorn and the Floch. From the Brandeggalm a track runs to the ridgeway at Fleiding. The descent from the Brechhorn in a southerly direction is however only recommended for surefooted hikers with a head for heights.
made of wood and steel, where there is a stamp and a summit register
.
To the north, the peaks of the Hohe Salve
, Nachtsöllberg, Fleiding and Gampenkogel form an impressive array of high one-thousanders. To the south the view ranges over the Windautal
valley and the main crest of the Kitzbühel Alps, including the Kröndlhorn
and Salzachgeier
.
To the southeast is the imposing and rugged flank of the Großer Rettenstein
.
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
. It lies between the valleys of the Aschauer Ache and the Windau
Windautal
The Windautal is a southern side valley of the Tyrolean Brixental in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria with a length of about 16 km.The valley is lies almost entirely within the territory of the parish of Westendorf; only its northernmost part lies in Hopfgarten. To the south the valley borders on...
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Use
The upper slopes of the mountain are used to some extent as grazing for sheep, goats, cows and horses. No ski liftSki lift
The term ski lift generally refers to any transport device that carries skiers up a hill. A ski lift may fall into one of the following three main classes:-Lift systems and networks:...
s, material ropeways or motor vehicle tracks run beyond the Brechhornhaus which means that the scenery during an ascent of the mountain is largely unspoilt.
Ascent
The most commonly used bases for an ascent of the Brechhorn are AschauAschau im Zillertal
Aschau im Zillertal is a municipality in the Schwaz district of Tyrol, Austria....
and Westendorf. The trails are all marked and, in places, well-signposted.
From Westendorf, hikers catch the Alpenrosenbahn cableway on the Nachtsöllberg to the high Talkaser and can then reach the Brechhornhaus quickly over two routes (east and west of the Fleiding peak). The house lies on the Kreuzjoch
Kreuzjoch
Kreuzjoch is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany. For the 1936 Winter Olympics in neighboring Garmisch-Partenkirchen, it was the starting line for the alpine skiing downhill part of the combined event.-Reference:* pp. 289-303....
between the Gampenkogel and the Brechhorn, and is a good base for the subsequent climb.
In winter the mountain is especially popular with ski tourists and snowshoe
Snowshoe
A snowshoe is footwear for walking over the snow. Snowshoes work by distributing the weight of the person over a larger area so that the person's foot does not sink completely into the snow, a quality called "flotation"....
walkers, who usually set off from Kirchberg i.T. and Aschau. The road is cleared during normal winter conditions as far as the car park at the start of the toll road. This route runs along the eastern flank of the mountain through the alpine pastures of Ebenau Alm, Durach Alm and Breitlab Alm, passing the Duracher Kogel peak on the way. It takes about 2 hours 50 minutes to reach the summit.
Link to the Floch
The summit of the Floch may be reached from the top of the Brechhorn on a short, unmarked, southerly trail that descends and then climbs again. This route also enables a descent into the WindautalWindautal
The Windautal is a southern side valley of the Tyrolean Brixental in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria with a length of about 16 km.The valley is lies almost entirely within the territory of the parish of Westendorf; only its northernmost part lies in Hopfgarten. To the south the valley borders on...
valley, the trail running over the western flank of the mountain and through the cirque
Cirque
Cirque may refer to:* Cirque, a geological formation* Makhtesh, an erosional landform found in the Negev desert of Israel and Sinai of Egypt*Cirque , an album by Biosphere* Cirque Corporation, a company that makes touchpads...
between the Brechhorn and the Floch. From the Brandeggalm a track runs to the ridgeway at Fleiding. The descent from the Brechhorn in a southerly direction is however only recommended for surefooted hikers with a head for heights.
Summit
The summit has a summit crossSummit cross
A summit cross is a cross on the summit of a mountain or hill that marks the top. Often there will be a "summit register" at the cross, either in a container or at least a weatherproof case....
made of wood and steel, where there is a stamp and a summit register
Summit register
A summit book is a record of visitors to the summit of a mountain, usually one without a maintained trail. It is usually enclosed in a weatherproof, animalproof metal canister. Some books are maintained in an informal manner by an individual or small group, while others are maintained by a club...
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To the north, the peaks of the Hohe Salve
Hohe Salve
The Hohe Salve is a well-known mountain located between Kufstein, Wörgl and Kitzbühel in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is part of the Kitzbühel Alps and is also nicknamed the Rigi of the Tyrol. Its summit is high, and in fine weather has a good view of the High Tauern and Zillertal Alps, as well...
, Nachtsöllberg, Fleiding and Gampenkogel form an impressive array of high one-thousanders. To the south the view ranges over the Windautal
Windautal
The Windautal is a southern side valley of the Tyrolean Brixental in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria with a length of about 16 km.The valley is lies almost entirely within the territory of the parish of Westendorf; only its northernmost part lies in Hopfgarten. To the south the valley borders on...
valley and the main crest of the Kitzbühel Alps, including the Kröndlhorn
Kröndlhorn
The Kröndlhorn is a high mountain in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria. It is one of the highest mountains on the main crest of the Kitzbühel Alps. The state border between Tyrol and Salzburger Land runs over its summit.- Location :...
and Salzachgeier
Salzachgeier
The Salzachgeier is a rugged peak on the edge of the Kitzbühel Alps on the border of the Austrian states of Salzburg and Tyrol. In the cirques and high alpine meadows of its eastern slopes and the two neighbouring peaks of Fünfmandling and Schwebenkopf are the headstreams of the Salzach, the...
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To the southeast is the imposing and rugged flank of the Großer Rettenstein
Großer Rettenstein
The Großer Rettenstein is a mountain with multiple peaks in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria. The main summit reaches a height of Although not the highest mountain in the Kitzbühel Alps , the Großer Rettenstein is the most striking in this range of otherwise gentle grass-covered mountains...
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